Excive A-1000
- April 18, 2019
- Mahich
Get on SteamExcive A-1000 is a cinematic space shooter where you control a prototype of an advanced robotized combat complex. Your mission is to destroy all mechanisms or chips that have gained self-awareness and are causing problems. The game features fast-paced action and stunning visuals as you battle against rogue robots on separate planets.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good pixel graphics and solid gunplay, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic FPS games like DOOM and Wolfenstein.
- The gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, with a variety of weapons that are enjoyable to use.
- The soundtrack and sound design contribute to the retro atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of health and ammo pickups, making it frustratingly difficult, especially with bosses that can one-shot players.
- Technical issues such as misplaced hitboxes and limited options for key configuration detract from the gameplay experience.
- The Steam release is criticized as a stolen beta version of the game, with the original and better version available for free on itch.io.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Excive is a nostalgic homage to 90s first-person shooters, effectively capturing the essence of classics like Wolfenstein and Rise of the Triad with its fast-paced action and core mechanics. While it successfully avoids modern advanced movement systems, some players feel that the gameplay lacks depth and development, despite being enjoyable overall. The accompanying soundtrack enhances the retro experience, further immersing players in its inspired atmosphere.
“Excive’s gameplay is a fun experience that pays homage to the 90s FPS, especially the likes of Wolfenstein, Blake Stone, and Rise of the Triad.”
“Fast-paced gameplay.”
“However, I can't say it is a game whose gameplay has been well developed.”
“Unlike other contemporary Wolfenstein clones, it stays away from the advanced movement mechanics which have become commonplace in the evolution of the genre.”
“It has all the critical elements that make this style of gameplay a joy to play despite its issues.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively captures the nostalgic 90s FPS vibe, drawing strong inspiration from classics like Doom with its fast-paced, hard-hitting tracks. However, the soundtrack suffers from limited variation, leading to repetitive loops that can detract from the overall experience. While it successfully establishes the game's theme, it may feel overly familiar and cheesy at times.
“The soundtrack really adds to the 90s FPS feel that the gameplay and visuals already give, really showing its Doom inspiration with a lot of the tracks.”
“This is especially the case with the first level music track that has fast-paced hard-hitting drums and guitars that wouldn’t feel out of place in E1M1 of Doom.”
“The soundtrack has limited variation and loops after a short time, becoming extremely repetitive very fast.”
“But the music and the sound effects do an alright job of establishing the theme and wouldn’t feel amiss in a cheesy low-budget 90s robot action film.”
“This is especially the case with the first level music track that has fast-paced hard-hitting drums and guitars that wouldn’t feel out of place in e1m1 of Doom.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their good pixel art and retro style, effectively capturing the essence of 90s first-person shooters. The art direction complements the solid gunplay, while the soundtrack enhances the nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic titles like Doom.
“Another big plus is the art style.”
“Good pixel graphics, and solid gunplay.”
“+ retro graphics”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Excive is generally considered mediocre, with reviewers noting that the environments fail to enhance the overall experience. While not entirely negative, the atmosphere does not stand out as a strong point of the game.
“The atmosphere in Excive is a lot like everything else in Excive; it is just alright.”
“Admittedly, the environments don’t do much for the atmosphere.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, which detracts from the overall experience. While this process is acknowledged as important for indie developers, it often leads to frustration and a sense of monotony.
“You are forced to slow down, and the game becomes tedious.”
“All of which is an understandably tedious process for indie developers to implement, but it is a very crucial one nonetheless.”
